Split City Breaks

Split city breaks - Plenty to discover
A Split city break unravels the mysteries of ancient Croatia. The city’s origins are usually linked to the building of Diocletian’s Palace but it was actually founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos much earlier. In time, the Roman Republic became the dominant power in the region, and conquered the Illyrians in the Illyrian Wars of 229 BC and 219 BC. Fast forward 1,300 years and Split had developed into a thriving port-city, with important trade routes to the Ottoman-held interior through the nearby Klis pass. Culture flourished here. Split was the hometown of Marko Marulic, a classic Croatian author, whose most acclaimed work, Judita (1501), was written in the city. After a brief period of Napoleonic rule – 1806-1813 – Split became part of the Empire of Austria. The area has been governed by many different factions over the years and the country declared independence in 1991. Discover the area’s rich history during a Split city break.

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Short breaks in Split - Beautiful scenery
Split is situated on a peninsula between the eastern part of the Gulf of Kaštela and the Split Channel, on the Dalmatian coast; a perfect location to explore the surrounding islands on a short weekend. The city is a centre of Croatian culture, the most notable aspect being popular music. Renowned composers include Ivo Tijardovic, Zdenko Runjic; some of the most influential musicians in former Yugoslavia. In the summer months the prestigious Split Music Festival takes place and is followed by the Split Summer (Splitsko ljeto) theatre festival. See for yourself during a short weekend break in Split.

Split city breaks - Stunning architecture
The focus of a short weekend in Split will inevitably fall on the adjoining hubs of the palm-lined Adriatic promenade, the Riva, and Diocletian’s Roman Palace. The vast, rectangular complex fell into disuse in the sixth century, 300 years after its completion. The layout influenced later symmetrical Georgian designs in Bath, Bristol and London. Head for Bacvice, a short walk east of the bus station, with its modern leisure complex overlooking the city’s beach, or along the coast to Dubrovnik – make sure you have your passport as a small bit of coast is governed by Bosnia – or take the train to Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. A city break in Split is full of possibilities.